GOGOLI Journal

Blue handmade crochet square motif study with a floral centre, openwork sections and defined corner structure on a warm neutral surface.
Before the First Stitch: Where Crochet Design Actually Begins
At GOGOLI, crochet does not begin with the hook. We begin with the finished object—considering its purpose, proportion, surface, material and construction before the first stitch is made. Read more...
White handmade crochet lace edging styled along the lower edge of a warm neutral bed textile, showing its stepped floral design.
Where the Textile Ends: How Crochet Lace Edging Changes the Whole
A closer look at how crochet lace edging can change the proportion, movement and character of a textile—and why the edge is never only a finishing detail. Read more...
Large handmade ecru crochet tablecloth from the GOGOLI HEIRLOOM collection displayed across a dining table in a warm interior.
What Makes a Textile Worth Keeping?
A reflection on material, handwork, use and memory—and what allows a handmade textile to live beyond a single season. Read more...
Close view of the GOGOLI ivory motif crochet tunic showing the transition from square motifs into lighter openwork sleeves.
The Same Method, a Different Result: What Yarn and Form Change in Crochet
Through four GOGOLI garments, we explore how yarn, proportion, openwork and form can change the result of a familiar crochet method. Read more...
Motif studies in the GOGOLI atelier in Türkiye. Some remained exploratory forms, while others later became part of a completed GOGOLI blanket.
From Motif to Textile: How Crochet Motifs Take Shape at GOGOLI
A look inside the GOGOLI atelier, where crochet motif studies explore scale, colour, negative space and repetition before some continue into finished textile pieces. Read more...
Cream handmade crochet pieces arranged on a linen table beside a cup and natural materials
How to Care for Handmade Crochet Pieces
Learn how to wash, dry, reshape and store handmade crochet pieces, with additional care guidance for garments, structured bags, linings and embellishments. Read more...
Two cream handmade crochet squares compared side by side on a linen table
Why Handmade Crochet Is Never Exactly the Same
Why can two handmade crochet pieces never be completely identical? Discover how yarn, hand tension and the making process give every GOGOLI piece its own subtle character. Read more...